03 Accord rough idle

Discussion in 'Accord' started by TL, Oct 31, 2003.

  1. TL

    TL Guest

    I have an 03 Accord EX-L automatic which seems to vibrate quite a lot
    while sitting at a traffic light. I think it is getting worse. I used
    to think it was related to the A/C drag at idle in gear, but the A/C
    not running these days. I sit at the light and the just vibrates. I
    had this condition in my 95 Camry, but not until it was several years
    old. The dealer said it was motor mounts getting stiff with age.
    Obviously that's not the issue here. Feels similar though.

    What are others' experiences? I know a 4 cyl tends to do this more
    than a V6, but this is more than I expect (and I think more than it
    did even a month or two ago).
     
    TL, Oct 31, 2003
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  2. TL

    DrPimpDaddi Guest

    That's just the quirk of Honda transmissions.




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    DrPimpDaddi, Oct 31, 2003
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  3. TL

    BillW Guest

    Isn't it still under warranty? Why guess. Get the dealer to fix it.
     
    BillW, Oct 31, 2003
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  4. TL

    Saintor Guest

    If you increase the engine speed by 50-100rpm, is it better? From there,
    you can ask the Honda tech if increasing the idle is possible.
     
    Saintor, Oct 31, 2003
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  5. TL

    Ron Lane Guest

    On my 2002 Accord Coupe they found out it was the a/c hose vibrating against
    something under the hood. It sure made a big difference!!
     
    Ron Lane, Oct 31, 2003
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  6. I noticed this when test driving the 4-cyl Accord. 4-cylinders typically
    vibrate much more at idle (that's just a result of the design). I opted for
    the 6.
     
    Chris Aseltine, Nov 1, 2003
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  7. TL

    TL Guest

    Thanks all for the input. I'll have the dealer check it the next time
    I'm in for service.
     
    TL, Nov 2, 2003
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